Pros of TanStack Table

• Framework-agnostic, supporting React, Vue, Solid, and more
• Highly flexible and customizable with a powerful plugin system
• Better performance for large datasets due to virtualization support

Cons of TanStack Table

• Steeper learning curve due to its flexibility and advanced features
• Less out-of-the-box styling compared to react-bootstrap-table2
• Requires more setup and configuration for basic use cases

Code Comparison

react-bootstrap-table2:

import BootstrapTable from 'react-bootstrap-table-next';

const columns = [{
  dataField: 'id',
  text: 'Product ID'
}, {
  dataField: 'name',
  text: 'Product Name'
}];

<BootstrapTable keyField='id' data={ products } columns={ columns } />

TanStack Table:

import { useTable } from '@tanstack/react-table'

const columns = useMemo(() => [
  { Header: 'Product ID', accessor: 'id' },
  { Header: 'Product Name', accessor: 'name' },
], [])

const { getTableProps, getTableBodyProps, headerGroups, rows, prepareRow } = useTable({ columns, data: products })

Pros of react-data-grid

• Better performance with large datasets due to virtualization
• More extensive built-in features like cell editing, sorting, and filtering
• Greater flexibility in customizing cell renderers and editors

Cons of react-data-grid

• Steeper learning curve due to more complex API
• Less straightforward integration with Bootstrap styling
• Fewer pre-built column types compared to react-bootstrap-table2

Code Comparison

react-data-grid:

import ReactDataGrid from 'react-data-grid';

const columns = [
  { key: 'id', name: 'ID' },
  { key: 'title', name: 'Title', editor: TextEditor }
];

<ReactDataGrid
  columns={columns}
  rows={rows}
  onRowsChange={handleRowsChange}
/>

react-bootstrap-table2:

import BootstrapTable from 'react-bootstrap-table-next';

const columns = [
  { dataField: 'id', text: 'ID' },
  { dataField: 'title', text: 'Title', editor: { type: 'text' } }
];

<BootstrapTable
  keyField="id"
  data={products}
  columns={columns}
  cellEdit={ cellEditFactory({ mode: 'click' }) }
/>

Both libraries offer powerful data grid solutions for React applications. react-data-grid excels in performance and advanced features, while react-bootstrap-table2 provides easier integration with Bootstrap and a simpler API for basic use cases. The choice between them depends on specific project requirements and complexity.

Pros of mui-datatables

• Built on Material-UI, providing a modern and sleek design out of the box
• Extensive customization options for styling and functionality
• Robust search and filter capabilities, including multi-column filtering

Cons of mui-datatables

• Steeper learning curve due to more complex API and configuration options
• Potentially heavier bundle size due to Material-UI dependencies
• Less frequent updates and maintenance compared to react-bootstrap-table2

Code Comparison

mui-datatables:

import MUIDataTable from "mui-datatables";

const columns = ["Name", "Company", "City", "State"];
const data = [
  ["Joe James", "Test Corp", "Yonkers", "NY"],
  ["John Walsh", "Test Corp", "Hartford", "CT"],
];

const options = {
  filterType: 'checkbox',
};

<MUIDataTable 
  title={"Employee List"} 
  data={data} 
  columns={columns} 
  options={options} 
/>

react-bootstrap-table2:

import BootstrapTable from 'react-bootstrap-table-next';

const columns = [{
  dataField: 'id',
  text: 'Product ID'
}, {
  dataField: 'name',
  text: 'Product Name'
}];

const data = [{
  id: 1,
  name: 'Item 1'
}, {
  id: 2,
  name: 'Item 2'
}];

<BootstrapTable keyField='id' data={ data } columns={ columns } />

Pros of react-data-table-component

• More lightweight and faster rendering, especially for large datasets
• Built-in responsive design and mobile support
• Easier customization of styles and components

Cons of react-data-table-component

• Less comprehensive documentation compared to react-bootstrap-table2
• Fewer built-in features and plugins out of the box
• Steeper learning curve for advanced customizations

Code Comparison

react-bootstrap-table2:

import BootstrapTable from 'react-bootstrap-table-next';

const columns = [{
  dataField: 'id',
  text: 'Product ID'
}, {
  dataField: 'name',
  text: 'Product Name'
}];

<BootstrapTable keyField='id' data={ products } columns={ columns } />

react-data-table-component:

import DataTable from 'react-data-table-component';

const columns = [
  { name: 'Product ID', selector: 'id', sortable: true },
  { name: 'Product Name', selector: 'name', sortable: true },
];

<DataTable columns={columns} data={products} />

Both libraries offer similar basic functionality for creating data tables in React applications. react-bootstrap-table2 provides a more traditional Bootstrap-style table with extensive features, while react-data-table-component focuses on performance and customization. The choice between the two depends on specific project requirements, such as dataset size, desired styling, and needed features.